Fresh Allegations of Electoral Compromise Threaten Peace in Ondo State as Election Approaches
The political atmosphere in Ondo State has become tenser ahead of the weekend’s governorship election as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) trade barbs over attempts to influence the outcome of the polls.
According to PDP officials, the APC is allegedly trying to discredit the electoral process by involving party members in the activities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which they claim undermines INEC’s neutrality.
The party claimed that the APC has named its own members as INEC ad hoc officials for the election, citing Governor Ade Adetimehin, the state APC chairman. This, they argue, is an affront to democratic principles and the integrity of the electoral process.
The development has raised concerns about election transparency and the role of INEC in ensuring the credibility of the poll.
In a swift response, the APC dismissed the allegations as political posturing, insisting it has been working tirelessly to secure a legitimate victory at the polls. The party’s spokesperson emphasized that winning through lawful means is all that matters.
As the drama unfolds, both parties appeal to actors to adhere to the rule of law. The stakes are high in Ondo State, as the two main contenders – Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of the APC and the PDP’s Agboola Ajayi – eye the coveted governorship post.
